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Breitling Movement.


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I found this in a box of stuff.  Since the movement does not have the Breitling name on it I'm assuming it's not a Breitling movement and that the dial is also fake.  Can someone tell me if the dial and movement are from Breitling?  What movement is it?  Is the movement a good movement and should I build a watch around it?  I'm interested in your advice on what to do with it. Thanks

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Seems to me a good occasion to practice on that mov't. Learning from it will be worth the time spent, and any improvement on the timegrapher picture a reason for building pride and self-confidence.

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